Immunohistochemical (IHC) Techniques

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Immunohistochemical (IHC) Techniques

There are several staining methods used in Immunohistochemistry to detect a primary antibody's attachment to an antigen of interest. These methods can be classified as either of the following categories:
  • Direct Method
  • Indirect Method